LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 22: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a play with Dennis Schroder #17 during a 116-109 LA Clippers win in the season opening game at Staples Center on December 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)The Los Angeles Lakers could reportedly get a significant addition on the buyout market.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to part ways with two-time All-Star big man Andre Drummond soon. The Cavs would reportedly prefer to trade Drummond, who’s been sitting out of games as the team decides on the best move for the future.
However, a buyout remains possible. If that happens, Drummond will be able to choose his next team.
NBA insider Marc Stein reports that the Lakers are optimistic about having a strong chance at landing Drummond on the buyout market.
“There is optimism within the Lakers that they will get strong consideration from Andre Drummond if Drummond ultimately leaves the Cavaliers via buyout, league sources say. Cleveland’s preference, of course, remains trading Drummond elsewhere before the March 25 trade deadline,” he reports.
There is optimism within the Lakers that they will get strong consideration from Andre Drummond if Drummond ultimately leaves the Cavaliers via buyout, league sources say.
Cleveland’s preference, of course, remains trading Drummond elsewhere before the March 25 trade deadline.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 8, 2021
Drummond would provide a major boost to Los Angeles’ frontcourt depth.
The two-time All-Star big man is averaging 17.5 points and 13.5 rebounds a game this season. The Lakers have a 24-13 record on the year and are currently 3.5 games behind the Utah Jazz in the race for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
